Mr. John Paul Kelly Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Paul Kelly, age 71, passed away January 3, 2021 in North Little Rock Baptist Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1949 in Mena to James Kirby Kelly and Oza (Bates) Kelly. After living at a nursing home for two or so years, he tested positive for Covid-19. After developing symptoms, he was sent to the hospital. They did all they could reasonably be expected to do, next step was ventilator. That was not an option for him. Please take Covid-19 seriously and look out for everyone in our community. When someone is taken, it has a devastating impact on the family. John served our country in the United States Navy. After his service he moved to Texas and owned a screen-printing business. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying his Ultralite aircraft. He enjoyed having fun with family and friends. He had the sweetest smile, when he wanted to, there were “those” looks, too! After retiring, John moved back to Mena and obtained a college degree. He was a kind, generous, and down to earth person. John was a loving son, brother, and father. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his son, Gene Paul Kelly; brother, Joe Kelly; sister, Marty Hansen and husband Tom; grandchildren, Kara, Katy, Kimberly, Shelley, and Jacob; and a multitude of great-grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, James, Frank, Bill, and Jerry. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Beasley Wood Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

Mr. John Paul Kelly

February 2, 1949 - January 3, 2021